Free Invoice Generator for Ireland

Create a professional Ireland invoice in Euro (EUR) in under two minutes — no signup, no watermark, no fees. Built for freelancers, contractors and small businesses billing clients in Ireland.

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Invoicing in Ireland at a glance

Currency	Euro (EUR, €)
Tax system	VAT (Value Added Tax)
Standard rate	23%
Reduced rates	13.5%, 9% (second reduced) and 4.8% (livestock); 0% zero-rated
Business tax ID	VAT number — IE + 7 digits + 1–2 letters (e.g. IE1234567T)
Tax authority	Revenue Commissioners
Date format	DD/MM/YYYY

What a Ireland invoice must include

Issue date
Unique sequential invoice number
Supplier name, address and VAT number
Customer name and address (and VAT number for reverse-charge/intra-EU)
Description, quantity and nature of goods/services
Date of supply if different from invoice date
VAT-exclusive amount, VAT rate(s) and VAT payable
Total amount payable

2026 update for Ireland: From 1 July 2026 Ireland cuts VAT on food/catering and hairdressing from 13.5% to 9%, and the 9% rate on gas and electricity is extended to 31 December 2030. Simplified invoices are permitted only where the total does not exceed €100, and invoices must be retained for six years.

How to create a Ireland invoice (free, no signup)

Add your business details — name, address and your VAT number if you are registered.
Add line items and tax — list your goods or services, set the EUR currency and apply 23% VAT where it applies.
Download and send — export a print-ready PDF and send it to your client. Start now in the free generator.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Ireland invoice generator free?

Yes. Banana Invoice is 100% free for Ireland — create, customise and download professional invoices in Euro (EUR) as a PDF with no signup, no watermark and no fees.

What tax do I charge on an invoice in Ireland?

Ireland uses VAT (Value Added Tax), with a standard rate of 23%. You add the tax as a separate line on the invoice and show your VAT number where required. The Revenue Commissioners administers it.

What must a Ireland invoice include?

A compliant Ireland invoice should show your VAT number, a unique invoice number and date, the buyer's details, a description of goods or services, the tax rate and amount, and the total payable in EUR.

Do I need a VAT number to send an invoice in Ireland?

If you are registered for VAT you must show your VAT number on the invoice. Unregistered freelancers and small businesses can still send a simple invoice without charging tax.